In Sydney we've had a very dry spring and it's been very firm and his last-start run was much better. That was at weight-for-age and he drops to 53.5kg. He was unlucky when second last year and on his day he's a very talented horse, so hopefully he can go one better.

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He came up a little bit short in the Epsom but he's been a victim of bad draws, including the Toorak last start. Finally he's drawn well to get a much more economical run.

Egg Tart (Kerrin McEvoy - $7.50)

She was a little disappointing at Caulfield. She had the run of the race, a gap opened on the fence, but she didn't quicken. I'm hoping getting her to Flemington, where she's won before, will see her run a different race.

Omei Sword (Tommy Berry - $26)

She's not the same horse as she was. She's had a few chances and has let us down. We could make excuses for most of those runs but she needs to improve.

Shillelagh (Michael Dee - $12)

She broke the track bias for the day finishing off from well back last start. She's got fresh legs, peaking, has a nice light weight and the long straight will suit.

All Our Roads (Jeff Lloyd - $11)

He probably lacks the class of genuine Group One Australian horses but he's a Group Two winner in New Zealand which has to be respected, especially over a mile plus. He drew wide at Caulfield but his jockey got off and said he's going well.